- Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) Takes on Potholes: In an effort to combat the city’s pothole problem, the PMC filled a whopping 1,224 craters over three nights.
- Citizen Response Falls Short: Despite the PMC’s actions, citizens are less than impressed with the quality of repairs and are questioning the root causes of the issue.
- PMC’s Explanation: Aniruddha Pawaskar from the PMC’s road department cited ongoing infrastructure work and heavy rains as contributing factors to the potholes, with repairs prioritized during a recent dry spell.
- Concerns Raised: Experts and activists are voicing concerns about the durability of repairs, with calls for better monitoring systems and long-term solutions to prevent recurring potholes.
- Residents Speak Out: Residents like Seema Mantri and Yogesh Nandkar are frustrated with the quick deterioration of patched roads, highlighting areas like Mahatma Society and Kothrud Depot as heavily affected.
- Continuous Efforts: Despite filling hundreds of potholes, residents like Bhakti Joshi feel that the PMC’s efforts are falling short, with potholes resurfacing almost immediately after repairs.
- Repair Statistics: According to PMC records, 478 potholes were filled on Saturday night, followed by 419 and 327 on subsequent nights, showing the scale of the repair efforts.
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